Snag a refurbished Kindle for only $28 (yes, really)

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SAVE $52: You can score a refurbished 8th-generation Kindle at Woot for just $27.99 as of June 27. It originally retailed for $79.99, so this technically saves you 65%.

Amazon's early Prime Day discounts on Kindles are already quite good, but if you act fast, you can score one for even cheaper elsewhere.

As of June 27, the Amazon-owned deals site Woot has a refurbished 8th-generation Kindle listed for just $27.99 — that's 65% off its original retail price of $79.99. (The same model was sold out on Amazon itself at the time of publication, FYI.) Note that it comes in "Good" and "Acceptable" condition, which are labels Woot uses to flag products in working condition that feature some minor scuffs and scratches. No hard feelings, though, considering it's basically the same price as new hardcover books these days.

Released back in 2016, this 6-inch Kindle features a high-contrast, glare-free touchscreen display, Bluetooth support, 4GB of internal storage, and a battery that'll last you up to four weeks per charge. It's certainly not as nice as some of the newer Kindles, which come with adjustable warm lights and waterproof designs, but it's tough to complain when this thing is this cheap. If you're just in the market for a no-frills e-reader, it'll suit you just fine.

Woot's deal is live until Friday, July 1 or while supplies last, so don't dawdle too much.